Ensuring Student Success

2007-2008 Annual Report on Giving

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, as a premier Metropolitan

University, will be recognized nationally for the excellence of its

programs and development of professional and community leaders.

Vision

Tamaira RemySenior human resources/finance major, Johnetta Haley Scholar

On the cover:

“I have the opportunity to be an example to

other students through various leadership

roles, which gives me a sense of pride.”

Tamaira RemySt. Louis

The SIUE Foundation supports the mission, vision and goals of the University. Through

outright gifts, planned gifts, bequests, non-cash contributions and other avenues, the SIUE

Foundation raises funds and gifts to benefit the University as well as the donor.

Dear Donors and Friends,

Through your contributions to SIUE, you have helped shape the University’s future. Your gifts this past fiscal year have impacted SIUE in so many ways.

Additional scholarships have created more opportunities for students to succeed and benefit from an SIUE education.

Enhanced faculty development programs have allowed SIUE faculty members to continue to pursue research and creative activity, which they integrate with their teaching.

Expanded student life programs have enabled students to experience a rich campus life and become involved in the campus community.

Support for SIUE athletics has facilitated the transition to the NCAA Division I level.

Many of our donors are alumni. We continue to be so proud of them and their many accomplishments. Alumni donors serve a double purpose: they give back to their alma mater, and they give to the future, allowing the University to gain even greater stature. A simple “thank you” does not begin to express our appreciation. Whether you are a friend of SIUE or a graduate of the University, we are honored to receive your support.

I encourage you to come to campus for a visit. A brief chat with any of our outstanding students will tell you that SIUE is moving forward as a premier Metropolitan University, committed to improving society through education.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Best wishes; peace.

Sincerely,

Patrick D. HundleyVice Chancellor for University RelationsCEO, SIUE Foundation, Inc.

Ensuring the FutureIn 1957, a group of parents and business leaders, determined to provide a better

future for their children and grandchildren, waged an intensive campaign to

encourage the state of Illinois to create a new campus in Southwestern Illinois.

They realized that a college degree is a public good and that graduates would

make significant contributions to society both economically and culturally.

Only 3 percent of area residents

had earned college degrees in 1957.

Today, largely thanks to SIUE,

20 percent of the population in

Madison and St. Clair counties has

earned a four-year degree.

While state appropriations for

higher education continue to be

at the mercy of economic

conditions, philanthropic funds

have become essential. As we look

to the future, private gifts will

enable the University to realize its

full potential.

SIUE is fortunate to have the

support of hundreds of donors who

realize that continued excellence at

SIUE requires loyal donor support.

These donors are committed to

higher education and supporting the

University as it achieves its vision

to be recognized nationally for

the excellence of its programs and

development of professional and

community leaders.

“We make a living by what we get;

we make a life by what we give.”

Winston Churchill

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Ensuring

Acacia Moll, senior theater performance

major and academic scholarship recipient

from Altamont, Ill., was invited to address

donors at the SIUE College of Arts and

Sciences Honors Convocation in April 2008.

“Behind every student award is an individual,

a group of individuals or a corporation

who has made a commitment to support

excellence through their contributions—

contributions that directly benefit students,”

she said. “I was honored to be chosen to

speak at the Convocation.”

“It may not seem like a big sacrifice to you,

the donor, when you create an award or

continue to fund an award,” Acacia told

Convocation attendees. “But to us, the

students who benefit directly, you are truly

making a big difference in our lives.”

After graduation, Acacia plans to pursue a

master of fine arts in theater performance

and then pursue an acting career. She’d like

to teach someday and believes experience

makes the best teacher.

“SIUE has amazing faculty in every

department of the University,” she said. “The

connections I’ve made and the people I’ve

met are helping to shape me and prepare me

for a successful future.

“Donors make it possible for us to continue

on this road to success. Not only does their

support help us pay for our education, but it

is proof that success is within our reach if we

work hard and dedicate ourselves.”

Acacia MollSenior theater performance major, academic scholarship recipient

“Donors make it possible

for us to continue on this

road to success.”

Acacia MollAltamont, Ill.

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Because of financial limitations,

many students who want to attend

SIUE must alter their college plans or

forego a four-year college education

altogether. Numerous students who

do enroll either postpone graduation,

while they earn enough money to

pay their next tuition bill, or assume

increasing amounts of debt through

loans.

Collectively, SIUE students borrow

approximately $22 million per year

to fund their education. Last year,

9,513 students had financial need.

Due to federal loan limits, students

are increasingly turning to alternative

or private loans with higher interest

rates. The average student debt load is

around $17,000 upon graduation with

a bachelor’s degree.

“The establishment of scholarships

and awards provides opportunity to all

students who can benefit from an SIUE

education,” said Patrick Hundley, Vice

Chancellor for University Relations.

Access & OpportunitySIUE currently serves more than 13,600 students from all Illinois counties,

42 U.S. states and 50 nations. Student enrollment is at an all-time high

and the average freshman ACT score continues to increase every year.

Nearly 8,000 freshmen applied to SIUE for fall 2008—an increase of

60 percent since 2004.

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“Think of giving not only as

a duty, but as a privilege.”

John D. Rockefeller

When Brandyn Neuhaus, a freshman at

SIUE from Alton, Ill., realized he needed

to switch majors to better match his

interests, he started taking music classes.

“I’ve played the cello since 5th grade, and

I was considering becoming a performer,”

Brandyn said.

After visiting with his high school music

teacher, he realized he could have a

greater impact on people’s lives as a music

teacher. “My cello professor encouraged

me to apply for scholarships, and I

changed my major,” he said. “With a

degree in music education, I’ll be qualified

to be a music teacher at the elementary

through high school level.”

Brandyn is a recipient of the Bessie May

Briggs Mason Endowed Scholarship. He

was able to meet Dale and Nancy Briggs,

founders of the scholarship, this past

summer. “It was wonderful to meet people

who care so much about SIUE students

and our education,” Brandyn said. “I’m

glad I was able to thank them in person.”

Brandyn is paying for his own college

education and all related expenses. He

works 25-35 hours per week while taking

a full course load. “Scholarship support

is very important to me,” he said. “I’ll

still have debt when I graduate, but this

support lessens my financial burden and

allows me to focus on my education.”

Brandyn NeuhausFreshman music education major, academic scholarship recipient

“Scholarship support

lessens my financial

burden and allows

me to focus on

my education.”

Brandyn NeuhausAlton, Ill.

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Cougars RisingMore than 300 students participate in SIUE men’s and women’s athletics teams,

while maintaining a higher average graduation rate and grade point average

than the general student body. In the 2007-08 academic year, more than

125 student-athletes were honored as All-American Collegiate Scholars.

SIUE currently is transitioning to NCAA

Division I status for Intercollegiate

Athletics. “We already are Division I

academically, and it is time for us to

be Division I in athletics,” said SIUE

Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift.

The University became a member of

the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) on

July 1, 2008. “After our evaluation

of the University, it was clear that it

is a Division I institution, given the

scope and breadth of its academic

and athletic offerings,” said OVC

Commissioner Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher.

SIUE began competing against Division I

teams beginning this fall and will become

a full Division I program eligible for

postseason competition in 2012-13.

“Now more than ever the University

must rely on philanthropic support

to ensure that its athletics facilities

and programs meet or exceed those of

our Division I competitors,” Chancellor

Vandegrift said.

28 percent of student-athletes were on the Dean’s List* during the 2007-08 academic year*Students must have a minimum 3.50 GPA and carry a full load of 12 hours

58 percent of student-athletes’ cumulative GPA for the 2007-08 academic year was above 3.0

ACT Scores

SIUE fall 2007 freshman student-athletes 23.0

SIUE fall 2007 freshman class 22.7

National average 21.2

Illinois average 20.5

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Cougars Rising

Denykco BowlesJunior business major, scholarship recipient

“The scholarship

support means a lot

to my family.”

Denykco BowlesNassau, Bahamas

Denykco Bowles has always loved basketball.

A native of Nassau, Bahamas, he decided to

come to the United States to pursue a degree

in economics—and to have an opportunity to

play ball. “My dream has always been to play

Division I basketball,” said Denykco.

The first member of his family to study in the

U.S., Denykco is living that dream at SIUE.

After two years of study at a community

college in Nebraska, where he was named an

Academic All-American, he transferred to SIUE

in August 2008 to play for the Cougars during

their first season as a Division I team.

He considered numerous other four-year

universities and chose SIUE because of the

academic and financial support available.

“The scholarship support means a lot to my

family,” Denykco said. “Without it, I would

have to work several hours a week and

depend on government loans.” Instead, he is

able to maintain strong grades and balance his

full course load of challenging business classes

with a demanding basketball schedule.

Although he misses the Bahamas’ tropical

climate and fresh seafood, adjusting to life in

Edwardsville has been fairly easy for Denykco.

He is living on campus in Evergreen Hall,

SIUE’s newest residence hall, with three fellow

student-athletes. “SIUE is like a big family—

especially the basketball team,” he said.

“Everyone has been very supportive.”

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Sandra Hardy Chinn, ’74President

Mark Shashek, ’87Vice President

Mara “Mitch” Meyers, ’78, ’81Treasurer

Dennis Terry, ’76Secretary

Mary KaneChairman of the Board

Patrick D. HundleyChief Executive Officer

Gregory W. Coffey

Legal Counsel

Officers

Tom AllenAmerican Fiber Comm LLC

Member

Gordon BroomHepler, Broom, MacDonald

Hebrank, True & Noce LLC

Member

Allen CassensCassens Corporation

Member

Sandra Hardy Chinn, ’74Community Volunteer

President

John Conrad, ’74Conrad Press Ltd.

Member

Judy A. DaileyCommunity Volunteer

Senior Director

Mark J. Deschaine, ’84Deschaine & Co.

Member

Ted EilermanSt. Elizabeth Medical Center,

retired

Member

Byron FarrellHelmkamp Construction Co.,

retired

Member

James “Jim” FowlerJ.F. Electric Inc.

Member

John A. Fruit, ’63FCB Banks

Senior Director

Kathy J. Gugger, ’76, ’79Dentist, retired

Member

Alfred C. Hagemann, ’63Arthur Andersen & Co., retired

Member

Rita “Re” HardyCommunity Volunteer

Senior Director

Edward Hightower, ’74, ’77, ’91 SIU Board of Trustees

Ex Officio Member

Bruce B. Holland

Holland Construction

Services Inc.

Member

Thomas E. HollowayTheBANK of Edwardsville

Member

Patrick D. HundleySIUE Foundation

Chief Executive Officer

Merle InmanInman Marine Corp., retired

Lifetime Honorary Member

Maxine A. Johnson, ’69, ’83Gateway Regional Medical Center

Member

Rick JonesThe Boat at the Riverbend

Member

Mary KaneStifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc.

Chairman of the Board

Ajay K. Kansal, ’89SIUE Alumni Association

Ex Officio Member

Keith J. Kehrer, ’95, ’97Bryan Cave LLP

Member

Dale Keller, ’73Keller Construction Inc.

Member

Walter R. Knepper RubinBrown-St. Louis

Member

Ralph Korte, ’68The Korte Company

Senior Director

Robert McClellan Jr., ’73, ’76Hortica Inc., retired

Member

Mara “Mitch” Meyers, ’78, ’81Community Volunteer

Treasurer

John W. North, ’75Community Volunteer

Member

David OatesOates Associates

Member

John E. Oeltjen, ’75MPP&W, P.C.Member

Lendell A. Phelps Jr., ’71AT&T

Member

Robert Plummer, ’72R. P. Lumber Co. Inc.

Member

Glenn PoshardSIU President

Ex Officio Member

James “Jim”Rankin Sr.Family Care Pharmacy

Member

Clinton H. RogierMadison Mutual Insurance

Co., retired

Senior Director

Neal W. Roller SIU School of Dental Medicine

Member

Gilbert RutmanProfessor Emeritus, SIUE

Member

Betty Lou SchmidtCommunity Volunteer

Senior Director

John F. SchmidtColumbia Quarry, retired

Lifetime Honorary Member

Gerard “Gerry” SchuetzenhoferColdwell Banker Brown Realtors

Member

Mark Shashek, ’85, ’87Cassens Transport Co.

Vice President

Ellen SherbergSt. Louis Business Journal

Member

Mark Showers Monsanto Co.

Member

Bill Simon Bill Simon Equipment Inc.

Member

Dennis Terry, ’76First Clover Leaf Bank

Secretary

Charles TosovskyHome Nursery Inc.

Senior Director Vaughn VandegriftSIUE Chancellor

Ex Officio Member

Robert WetzelTheBANK of Edwardsville, retired

Senior Director

S. LaVernn WilsonSIUE Early Childhood Center,

retired

Member

Brent D. Wohlford, ’75Dentist

Member

Board of Directors

“My scholarship has had a huge impact

on my education. I am pursuing a dual

degree and am much more involved in

student organizations. My direction in

life would not be the same without

these experiences.”Elise Valdes

Lincoln, Ill.

SIUE Foundation Board of DirectorsFoundation Board status indicated in red.

Elise ValdesJunior anthropology/psychology major, Meridian Scholar

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Endowment Growth ProfileFor the 10-year period starting with a beginning balance

of $5,841,677 in fiscal year 1999 to the ending balance

of $14,041,574 in fiscal year 2008, the value of the SIUE

Foundation’s endowments grew 140%.

Total Asset Growth ProfileTotal assets for the SIUE Foundation, including investments, real

property and other assets, increased $24,525,846 for the 10-year

period starting with a beginning balance of $10,339,006 in fiscal

year 1999 to the ending balance of $34,864,852 in fiscal year 2008,

representing a total growth of 237 percent.

Our DonorsFor fiscal year 2008,

there were 7,348

donors to the SIUE

Foundation who

gave more than

11,300 gifts.

Total GivingGrowth is only possible through the generosity of our

donors. In fiscal year 2008 (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008)

our donors continued to give generously.

In FY08, our donors gave to the following areas:

Types of Contributions FY08 TotalsUnrestricted $ 100,244Student Assistance $ 113,098Gifts-in-Kind $ 628,256Academic Units & Other Programs $2,396,868Endowment $ 684,307

Total Contributions $3,922,773

Overall Income GrowthIn addition to contributions, the SIUE Foundation also

receives investment income; non-gift income consisting

primarily of receipts from fundraising events, sales and fees;

and payments from related organizations to support Foundation

and Alumni operations.

Types of Income FY08 TotalsContributions $3,922,773Investment Income (Decrease) $ (278,916)Non-gift Income $ 447,076Payments from Related Organizations $ 380,000

Total Income $4,470,933

SIUE Foundation at a Glance

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Corporations, Organizations and Foundations

Non-Alumni Individuals

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Mission

The SIUE Foundation exists to support the mission, vision and values of Southern Illinois

University Edwardsville. On behalf of the University, the Foundation provides fundraising

coordination and implementation, serves as the steward for contributions, produces donor

receipts, conducts the decentralized annual fund drive programs and upholds the highest

standards of fiscal responsibility and investment management. These efforts are conducted

in relation to the donors’ expressed wishes as well as the instructional, scholarship and

public service pursuits of the University.

Vision

To support the University’s status as a premier Metropolitan University, the SIUE

Foundation follows a decentralized with centralized coordination fundraising style. The

SIUE Foundation is responsible for University-wide fundraising priorities and projects.

Realizing that the donors’ interests may be focused on a specific program or unit, the

Foundation also encourages University units to develop fundraising projects and build

relationships directly with their donors.

Values

The SIUE Foundation holds the same values as SIUE--citizenship, excellence, integrity,

openness and wisdom. In addition, the SIUE Foundation follows the highest standards of

stewardship in overseeing the investment and use of donated gifts.

SIUE Foundation

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